Effect of fixed appliances on oral malodor

Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of fixed appliances on oral malodor. Methods Forty-one patients participated in this study. They were randomized into 2 groups: treated with fixed orthodontic appliances and untreated controls. Oral malodor measurements and the ging...

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Published in:American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 2011-03, Vol.139 (3), p.351-355
Main Authors: Babacan, Hasan, Sokucu, Oral, Marakoglu, İsmail, Ozdemir, Hakan, Nalcaci, Ruhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acid Etching, Dental - methods
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Dental Alloys - chemistry
Dental Bonding
Dental Plaque - classification
Dental Plaque Index
Dentistry
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gingival Hemorrhage - classification
Gingivitis - classification
Halitosis - etiology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Nickel - chemistry
Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Orthodontic Brackets - adverse effects
Orthodontic Wires
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Periodontal Index
Resin Cements - chemistry
Sulfur Compounds - analysis
Titanium - chemistry
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Summary:Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of fixed appliances on oral malodor. Methods Forty-one patients participated in this study. They were randomized into 2 groups: treated with fixed orthodontic appliances and untreated controls. Oral malodor measurements and the gingival and plaque indexes were recorded in each group by same periodontist. Measurements were taken from the study group before bonding, 1 week after bonding, and 4 weeks after bonding. The control group’s measurements were made at the same time. Results Oral malodor and the gingival and plaque indexes were significantly increased 1 week after bonding ( P  0.05). The comparison of the groups showed differences 1 week and 4 weeks after bonding. Conclusions The oral malodor reached the critical level during fixed orthodontic treatment. Oral malodor could indicate a need to evaluate oral health and remind patients of the importance of maintaining ideal oral hygiene.
ISSN:0889-5406
1097-6752
DOI:10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.03.055